(a) It is unlawful for any person in this state to practice or
offer to practice pharmacist care without a license pursuant to the
provisions of this article; or to practice or offer to assist in
the practice of pharmacist care without being registered pursuant
to the provisions of this article. Further, it is unlawful to
advertise or use any title or description tending to convey or give
the impression that he or she is a pharmacist or pharmacy
technician, unless the person is licensed or registered under the
provisions of this article.

(b) A business entity may not render any service or engage in
any activity which, if rendered or engaged in by an individual,
would constitute the practice of pharmacist care, except through a
licensee.

(c) It is unlawful for the proprietor of a pharmacy or a
ambulatory health care facility to permit a person, who is not a
licensed pharmacist, to practice pharmacist care: Provided, That a
charitable clinic pharmacy may permit a licensed prescribing
practitioner to act in place of the pharmacist when no pharmacist
is present in the charitable clinic.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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